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oversaw

VERB

manage, supervise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

command inspect

STRONG

baby-sit boss captain chaperon eye herd overlook quarterback shepherd skipper superintend survey watch

WEAK

be in driver's seat call the shots keep one's eye on look after ride herd on run the show sit on top of

Antonyms

STRONG

follow ignore neglect

WEAK

obey

Example Sentences

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That is unusual, said Sunita Lough, who was a longtime senior IRS official and oversaw enforcement before retiring in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Mahan’s priorities, such as housing and homelessness improvements he oversaw in San José, had an impact on the campaign, the Democratic strategist said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Manifold joined BP in October and oversaw the process to hire Meg O’Neill as its chief executive.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Christopher Quinlan KC, who oversaw the case management stage of the ICP, said they upheld a number of gymnastics complaints and imposed "appropriate sanctions on coaches".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

In 1941, MacLean oversaw the sale of the 770-acre property to the federal government for use by Langley Field, making it one of the largest air bases in the world.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly